Stressed, Obsessed, and…Blessed(?)

…One of those “ess” words. The holidays are upon us so my inner analyst has been released. It isn’t a bad time to start gathering my thoughts. It actually seems like perfect timing to score my year in review, my shortcomings, my goals for the coming year, how to achieve greatness and inner peace, et [...]

Thanksgiving: A Messy Blessing

After waking up way past the proper time for planning a feast that would shame the gods, and after freaking out over the conundrum of which item to cook first (hmm…turkey or ham) in my smaller-than-an-average oven, AND after contuniously muttering, ‘the horror, the horror’ to myself before I could gather my thoughts, began the [...]

Happy Birthday, Mommy

Paying homage to this incredible lady is not easy, thank you very much. As multi-dimensional and complex as any puzzle, my mother is a contradiction. Let me describe to you what she was: She was one part, Betty Crocker and one part, Martha Stewart. She doted on her children. Now, she’s a little more self-involved [...]

Fatherly Advice

“Quien quiere medio taza de cafe, se le da taza y media.” ~Author Unknown
(Loosely translated: Whomever wants a half-cup of coffee, give them a cup and a half)
When pondering the neverending issues with Sara, I turned to the only person who could give me the proper perspective: my Dad. Well, to be fair, I turned [...]

I got honorable mention…ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,HA!

Thanks once again to my fave blog, www.jamelah.net! A wonderful, wonderful place to be.
Here was my submission (since I reserve all rights to it, except for the actual photo of Chris Cornell)…so here it is…Enjoy!
Cornell 101:

So I splurged. So sue me. Thought I’d never *gasp* write again. Having trouble viewing written word on the page [...]

Drama and Raising A Sixteen Year Old Girl

Having had experience raising three boys (in an now defunct relationship), let me just say now that it was NO COMPARISON to raising a sixteen year old girl. Believe me. How many? Just one. How is that possible you say? Well, here is my take on it:
Boys Are Simple
I hate to admit it, but boys [...]

Not good at Goodbyes

Or changes or regrets. Not good at packing my bags and pounding pavements. Not sorry for tears that were well-spent, the visions, the notions. Not sorry for the ideas that passed into oblivion; never having been fully realized or brought into fruition. Unapologetic, I will gather all I’ve learned and persevere…eventually.
I am not every woman, [...]

…And the Award goes to…

Announcer – The Award for Best Supporting Pooch in Lisa’s Hour of Need (ok it was more like 1o minutes) goes to…Chico! Way to go!
*Cue clip on the overhead screen of Chico laying calmly on the kitchen floor*
Announcer – Chico was unable to be here so accepting the award on Chico’s behalf is his owner, [...]

Covet my footrest

I know that you want to emulate me, but let me just say that you cannot have it this good.
A footrest like no other, bringing less strain to the lower back. A massage footrest. A blessing in these troubled times of flourescent lighting, carpal tunnel syndrome, and stale air. Ah, a formidable little contraption that [...]

Re-discovering Johnny Cash

On the wings of what will be a new Johnny Cash resurgence as a result of the Joaquin Phoenix portrayal of the Legend, let me first assess the overall magnitude behind my connection with good ole Johnny…
“Don’t take your guns to town, son
Leave your guns at home, Bill”
Back in the days when I was working [...]